Allied Health Professional

Overview

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist - CAMHS (502814d) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The Team

Community CYMHS Northwest are a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services, inclusive of the assessment and treatment planning for children and young people in the Northwest region of Tasmania. The team also provides a community leadership role in this space working closely with its partners, such as the Northwest Regional Hospital, education, child safety services, youth justice, NDIS, police, education and numerous community-based NGO organisations. Being based in a rural remote region allows the CYMHS team to have the opportunity work across a diverse range of circumstances and use a creative approach to delivering excellence in mental health care to our consumers, their families and communities.

You will need

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Services Principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies. As a CYMHS clinician you will:

• Undertake assessments, care planning and delivery of individual and group secondary level mental health interventions to children and families, including culturally appropriate services.
• Develop and support collaborative care partnerships with service providers including across primary health, child health and parenting, paediatrics, child safety, education, and child and young person based programs and services.
• Collect and review client and service outcome data and participate in activities to improve client outcomes.
• Contribute to continuing quality and safety, service development and improvement, and professional development processes and standards.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

Choosing to pursue your mental health career in Tasmania means choosing connections with your colleagues and your patients. Our smaller teams mean you can have access to, and work closely with, decision-makers, and be involved in the development of new programs. Your morning commutes do not involve hours in traffic, and your time outside of work can be spent engaging in activities such as surfing, hiking, classes, writing, learning to fly-fish, or community involvement. Tasmania offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours are negotiable with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$110,425 to $121,907 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Salary Packaging

You'll have access to salary packaging a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances

• Access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance may be available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for a weekly cost for individuals or family rates.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association
• Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable as determined by individual position requirements)
• Current Driver's Licence

Desirable criteria:

• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in an area relevant to the role
• Postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the role

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

Documents and how to apply

Download the Statement of Duties and associated documents. Review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: Allied Health Professional HP03 (word)

Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the Apply button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the listed contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Dion Butler, Team Leader, Ext CAMHS NW, Phone: 03 6477 7300, Email: dion.butler@health.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values. We encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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